It is Sunday night and the strip is lit up with Vegas
splendor. The steakhouse is located several blocks off the main drag in a small
strip mall. The outside is bright with a “Golden Steer” illuminated by shining
lights. We stroll into a dimly lit empty bar/hostess area and are greeted by a
knowledgeable hostess. Once we had cocktails in hand the hostess gave us a fun
history tour of the establishment. The ‘Rat Pack’ lead the long list of celebrities
that had dined before us. A main dining area is flanked by a private dining room.
A separate dining room is filled with luxurious leather booths. Each booth has
a name and picture of a celebrity. Our hostess explained that because of the
time period Sammy Davis was not allowed to sit in the main dining area. Sammy
would eat and drink in this room surrounded by his ‘Rat Pack’ cronies. These
booths are now very desirable and we were privileged to sit in the Sammy Davis
booth.
This was one comfortable booth. We were told it was the
original leather from 1958. We were surrounded by the memories of an older
swinging Vegas era. Our waiter was prompt and we were surrounded by an
attentive staff. Caesar salad would be our first choice. Our waiter created
before our eyes the perfect salad. Raw eggs and anchovies surprisingly meld
together with other ingredient to make the perfect salad. When this floor show
was over it was time for beef.
Prime rib and rib-eye, aged, corn-fed, USDA prime, steak was
the only thing that covered our huge plate. Ms. Goofy wept and I had a Cheshire
grin when these masterpieces of beef were presented to us. Each tender bite was
followed by a sigh of contentment. This beef had flavor that we crave. The hell
with grass fed fodder. This was corn-fed bliss that true steak lovers adore.
Creamed spinach perfumed with a kiss of pernod, twice baked potatoes and bread
were our side dishes. They were delicious but beef was the real star.
This was one memorable meal. The ‘Golden Steer”, an “Old
School’ steakhouse preserves and serves the charm and vibrancy of an older era.
We experienced beef perfection. We cannot wait to return. We are ready for the
next competition.
308 West Sahara Av.
702 384-4470
Sounds like a great meal Chiliebrown. It also leads to the great debate that I have. What is better, good prime rib or a good steak. While both have their places, I prefer a steak that has been seasoned and grilled to perfection over prime rib. What is your preference? Finally, how did you do at the tables? ;)
ReplyDeleteLiving large! That is my kind of place. :)
ReplyDeleteThree Dogs BBQ, I am not a huge gambler but lost enough. I usually only eat prime rib around the Holidays. Steak for me. I just cannot decide which I like better. New York, Rib-eye and even sirloin.
ReplyDeleteGreg, That is the way we roll. A good steak house is a treat for us.